Eight Northeast Ohio school districts form new athletic league
Eight area school districts have jointly announced the creation of a new interscholastic athletic league, set to launch competition in the 2028-2029 school year, according to an announcement. The founding members are Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, Claymont City Schools, Fairless Local Schools, Marlington Local...
Meet the Akron doctor who helps U.S. Olympic skiers go for gold
Last November, Dr. Emre Eren found himself at the Freeski Slopestyle World Cup in Austria with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team, playing Yahtzee with Olympians. “It’s not something that I ever expected that I’d be doing if you asked me five years ago, but now that I’m doing it, I can’t really imagine not,” Eren said...
How This Canton, OH Pizza Spot Went From 40 Pies a Night to a...
The intersection of Fourth and Walnut has long been a quiet corner of the city, but the intense heat radiating from the electric deck ovens at Mike’s Pizza signals a major shift in the local food scene. This isn’t just a convenient slice shop; it is a meticulously managed...
Jackson Township house sells for $3.17 million | Real estate transfers
A residential property in Jackson Township sold for $3.17 million, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. A limited liability company purchased the 10,000-square-foot house on eight acres along Armandale Avenue NW. The two-story house, which was built in 1997, has...
Police arrest both people after fisticuffs: Bainbridge Township police blotter
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Disturbance, Taylor May Road:. Police responded 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30 to a residence for a domestic disturbance and found ammunition and glass thrown about the front porch along with a male resident. Inside the home furniture was moved about and more plates were on the floor broken along with...
Local distillery wins one of whiskey industry’s highest honors
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - New Riff Distilling in Newport has earned one of the whiskey industry’s top honors, with its flagship Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon named World’s Best Bourbon at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards. The awards were presented Feb. 12 at The Brown Hotel in Louisville. New Riff CEO Hannah...
Wooster community update. New businesses open and coming
From fresh gas stations to new dining spots, Wooster and nearby areas like Orrville are seeing exciting updates this winter. Here's a quick look at what's new, interesting and coming soon to keep the community thriving. More: Charles Follis. Wooster's trailblazer who broke barriers Bell Store Gas Stations Expanding...
This No-Frills Ohio Restaurant Is Where Locals Say The Best Barbecue Lives
Canton knows barbecue, there is no doubt about it. Ask anyone who grew up on this side of Stark County, and you’ll hear the same name again and again, usually spoken with a hungry smile. The city has plenty of places serving ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, but there’s one spot that locals keep coming back to year...
Sebring officials say The Oregon Pub should lose liquor license
SEBRING ‒ The Oregon Pub is fighting to keep its liquor license after an objection over its 2026-27 renewal. In December, Village Council passed a resolution against the license renewal with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, citing recent troubles. The bar, at 135 E. Oregon Ave., is owned by Pinballogy Ltd. It...
3 hospitalized after Akron sinkhole nearly swallows car
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Three people were taken to the hospital Friday night after a sinkhole in Akron nearly swallowed a car. According to the City of Akron, at around 9:41 p.m., Akron firefighters responded to a call for a car in a sinkhole near 1151 North Howard Street. Firefighters...
